Does anyone have nausea?

[melissa.m.]

hey Everyone, I was just wondering if alot of you have nausea yet. I don't at all. I'm just really tired, and hungry. I really do want nausea though because I had it with my other two pregnancies. Maybe it's to early. Hope everyone is doing well today!!!!!!!!!

Melissa, wife to dh Mike and mother to Talia and Caedon

[Satori]

I started getting it yesterday, time to break out the B6! I haven't been hungry at all and have been forcing myself to eat.

[Spark]

I think it's still pretty early. The Nov thread probably has it full force.

I have nausea, but it's really quite mild compared to what I'll probably have in the next couple weeks. I've been drinking protein shakes in the evening and then at night when need be. It's a fast fix.

I figure when you're hungry EAT, because those days may be numbered. :(

Oh, this is from a food journal I kept yesterday to see if I need more balance. This is what I ate yesterday:
Protein Shake (Whey protein, 8 oz skim milk, 8 frozen strawberries, yogurt)
Whole Wheat Noodles and Pesto
Luna bar
Broccoli
1/2 wheat pita
Protein Shake (same as above)
cheese cubes

I don't think I'm doing so well. I've tried to eat more today. And, I've only needed one shake so far. Yesterday I was more nauseas. (Hope I'm not jinxing myself for tonight!!)

Here are some facts I found interesting, particularly when M/S starts:
Morning Sickness FAQ

Does one get NVP only in the mornings? Although one study did find a slight increase in nausea from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m., the rest of the daytime hours averaged about the same. So, unlike the name suggests, morning sickness can come during any time of the day, or even last all day long and ranges from barely noticeable to extreme enough to warrant hospitalization. Severe morning sickness is known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum and affects 1-3% of those women who suffer from some form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

How common is morning sickness? It is estimated that between 50%-80% of pregnant women suffer from some form of NVP. It is estimated that about 10-20% of women have no nausea or vomiting, while 28-30% have nausea only, and 52-56% experience some vomiting. Some researches say morning sickness can be a sign of a healthy pregnancy.

What causes NVP? The simple, safe answer is, "hormones of pregnancy." Strong correlations have been noted between nausea/vomiting of pregnancy and nausea brought on by birth control pills, suggesting a common hormonal basis for both phenomena. Some researchers found higher levels of hCG in patients with nausea and vomiting than those who were asymptomatic. Beyond that, nobody really knows.

What can put me at higher risk for morning sickness? You may be at a higher risk for NVP if:

• You're pregnant with twins or higher multiples. This may be due to the higher levels of hCG or other hormones in your system. You're also more likely to have a worse case than average. On the other hand, it's not a definite thing — some women with twins have no nausea at all.

• You have a history of nausea or vomiting as a side effect of taking birth control pills. This may have something to do with your body's response to increased levels of estrogen.

• You have a history of being susceptible to motion sickness.

• You have a genetic predisposition to nausea during pregnancy. If your mother or sisters had morning sickness, there's a higher chance you will, too.

• You have a history of migraine headaches.

When does morning sickness start? Some women experience symptoms within days of conception, but the average time from the last menstrual period to the onset of nausea is about 5-1/2 weeks, ranging from 1-8 weeks. For many women, a few weeks of nausea will precede the onset of vomiting. Click here to read our Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms Chart to find out more about when other pregnancy symptoms usually begin.

When does NVP end? About 60% of women will be over their nausea by the 12th week from their last menstrual period, and more than 90% are feeling better by the 16th week. Up to 20% of pregnant women will see their quality of life affected for more than 3 months. A few unlucky women do have nausea throughout the pregnancy, and a few have nausea return in the final weeks of the pregnancy.

Will morning sickness affect me at work? Many women can still pursue their daily schedules, but 12%
find ordinary work during pregnancy impossible, and another study found that about half of women with symptoms felt their job efficiency was reduced.

Will all my pregnancies be like this? Not necessarily. In one study, only 63% the women who had been pregnant before and had more than 100 hours of nausea said that they had similar symptoms. Every pregnancy is different.

Is it really a "good sign"? Several studies have demonstrated that women with no symptoms of nausea or vomiting do experience a significantly greater proportion of miscarriage. But most women have live births, so lack of symptoms should not be cause for alarm. You can easily go through your pregnancy with no symptoms of morning sickness, and still have a healthy baby.

Will my nausea affect my baby? Not unless your morning sickness is extreme and you cannot hold down food and water. If this becomes the case, then your NVP has graduated into the category of "Hyperemesis Gravidarum" or severe morning sickness and your doctor will monitor you accordingly.
From http://www.mommyguide.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=54

[juliasmum]

I do, but I'm using progesterone cream and I'm pretty sure the nausea is from that rather than the pg.

My m/s was really mild with Julia so I'm hoping I get that lucky this time around (do you think I just jinxed myself typing that???)

[Spark]

My m/s was really mild with Julia so I'm hoping I get that lucky this time around (do you think I just jinxed myself typing that???)

I hope not any more than I did saying mine was just mild right now!!! :LOL

With my DS I had awful 24 hour M/S that just never let up. I lost a little under 20 lbs the first trimester. With my DD I had M/S that came and went. And, only lost 6 lbs with her. I'm hoping for that coming and going M/S again... so far... when it's here, I want to vomit (haven't yet) and then when it's gone I'm STARVING!

[Minnow_]

No nausea for me, yet. But I was groaning as I read through the info Claire posted on higher risk for morning sickness...

nausea or vomiting as a side effect of taking birth control pills - check
susceptible to motion sickness - check
mother or sisters had morning sickness - check

So it may just be a matter of time.

[Spark]

No nausea for me, yet. But I was groaning as I read through the info Claire posted on higher risk for morning sickness...

nausea or vomiting as a side effect of taking birth control pills - check
susceptible to motion sickness - check
mother or sisters had morning sickness - check

So it may just be a matter of time.

:fingersx Ooh, I hope you get lucky non the less! Or very mild!

[Geofizz]

nausea or vomiting as a side effect of taking birth control pills - check
susceptible to motion sickness - check
mother or sisters had morning sickness - check


Minnow

I have the same "risks". If it makes you feel better, with dd, I had only 3-4 weeks of a nagging "stomache on choppy seas" feeling. I only puked once, and that was because I was being polite and waiting for every one to arrive for Christmas breakfast before eating anything.

So far, I have the same "stomache on choppy seas" feeling, with just a tad of dry heaving.

[IncaMama]

i had extreme nausea without puking with Rowan. it was HORRIBLE. i never wanted to eat but was always hungry or nauseous.

this time around, i'm constantly hungry, everything tastes good, and i have only had mild nausea when i've been unable to (forgotten to) eat something. (DOH!)